Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrancher
Introduction to the verb débrancher
The English translation of the French verb “débrancher” is “to unplug.” The infinitive form “débrancher” is pronounced as “day-brahn-shay.”
The word “débrancher” comes from the combination of the prefix “dé-” (meaning “un-” or “dis-“) and the verb “brancher” (to plug in). It is most often used in daily French to refer to the action of disconnecting or unplugging something from an electrical source.
Here are three examples of using “débrancher” in the imparfait tense, along with their English translations:
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Chaque soir, je débranchais l’ordinateur avant de me coucher.
(Every evening, I would unplug the computer before going to bed.) -
Quand j’étais enfant, ma mère débranchait toujours les prises avant de partir en vacances.
(When I was a child, my mother would always unplug the sockets before going on vacation.) -
Nous débranchions les appareils électroniques lors des orages pour éviter les surtensions.
(We used to unplug electronic devices during storms to avoid power surges.)
Table of the Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of débrancher
Pronoun | Conjugation | Short Example | English Translation |
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je | débranchais | Je débranchais l’ordinateur. | I was unplugging the computer. |
tu | débranchais | Tu débranchais la télévision. | You were unplugging the television. |
il | débranchait | Il débranchait le câble. | He was unplugging the cable. |
elle | débranchait | Elle débranchait la radio. | She was unplugging the radio. |
on | débranchait | On débranchait les appareils. | We were unplugging the devices. |
nous | débranchions | Nous débranchions les prises. | We were unplugging the plugs. |
vous | débranchiez | Vous débranchiez les lampes. | You were unplugging the lamps. |
ils | débranchaient | Ils débranchaient les appareils. | They were unplugging the devices. |
elles | débranchaient | Elles débranchaient les prises. | They were unplugging the plugs. |
Other Conjugations for Débrancher.
Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb débrancher
Imparfait (Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrancher (You’re reading it right now!)
Passé Simple (Simple Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrancher
Passé Composé (Present Perfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrancher
Futur Simple (Simple Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrancher
Futur Proche (Near Future) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrancher
Plus-que-parfait (Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrancher
Passé Antérieur (Past Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrancher
Futur Antérieur (Future Anterior) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrancher
Subjonctif Présent (Subjunctive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrancher
Subjonctif Passé (Subjunctive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrancher
Subjonctif Imparfait (Subjunctive Imperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrancher
Subjonctif Plus-que-parfait (Subjunctive Pluperfect) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrancher
Conditionnel Présent (Conditional Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrancher
Conditionnel Passé (Conditional Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrancher
Conditionnel Passé II (Conditional Past II) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrancher
L’impératif Présent (Imperative Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrancher
L’impératif Passé (Imperative Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrancher
L’infinitif Présent (Infinitive Present) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrancher
L’infinitif Passé (Infinitive Past) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrancher
Le Participe Présent (Present Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrancher
Le Participe Passé (Past Participle) Tense Conjugation of the French Verb débrancher
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Débrancher – About the French Imparfait Tense
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Formation of the Imparfait Tense
For regular -er verbs:
For regular -ir verbs
For regular -re verbs
Common Everyday Usage Patterns
Description of Past Habits
Background Information
Mental and Emotional States
It’s employed to express emotions, thoughts, or physical sensations in the past. For example: “J’étais content quand il est arrivé.” (I was happy when he arrived.)
Ongoing Actions
Points to Note About the Imparfait Tense
Passé Composé vs. Imparfait
Conditional
Si Clauses
Narration
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